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Prime Minister visits North East Scotland, highlighting the
central role it will play in defending the UK against
disrupted global energy supplies.
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There he will also meet with key figures in the energy sector
and will visit critical infrastructure projects which will
help grow the economy, reach Net Zero, and deliver the next
generation of highly skilled jobs for young people in the
region.
The Prime Minister will today (Monday 31 July) confirm that
Scotland will continue to be at the forefront of UK Government
plans to strengthen the UK’s long-term energy security.
During a visit to the North East of Scotland, the Prime Minister
will highlight the crucial role that the region will play in
enhancing and delivering on the UK Government’s commitment to
reaching Net Zero in 2050 and enhancing long term energy security
for generations to come.
The UK is leading international efforts by setting ambitious net
zero commitments, ramping up the transition to clean energy,
reducing total greenhouse gas emissions by 32% since 2010, whilst
bringing down energy bills and supporting households.
It is expected that the UK Government and energy authorities will
go further than before in announcing continued decisive action
to:
- Boost the capability of the North Sea industry to transition
towards Net Zero;
- Strengthen the foundations of the UK’s future energy mix;
- And create the next generation of highly skilled green jobs.
In addition, it is expected that the Prime Minister will meet
with key energy industry figures and companies at the forefront
of delivering the UK’s energy needs, as well as the next
generation of highly skilled people who are working on the
projects of tomorrow.
The package will also underpin that Scotland remains a
cornerstone of government plans for an energy-independent UK, as
well demonstrating what can be achieved due to the strength and
scale of UK collective action, in defending the public against
global energy supplies which have been disrupted and weaponised
by Putin.
